Rockport-Fulton Chamber Announces "Chamber Night Live: Guild of Growth" Annual Banquet

The Rockport Pirate News
May 30, 2026•1 min read

Emmy Award-Winning Host Jeff Houghton to Headline the 2026 Celebration

ROCKPORT-FULTON, TEXAS — The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is turning up the spotlight for its highly anticipated 2026 Annual Banquet, "Chamber Night Live: Guild of Growth," set for Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Designed to feel more like a live television event than a traditional banquet, the evening will feature entertainment, live interviews, VIP experiences, networking opportunities, and a celebration of the business and community leaders helping drive Rockport-Fulton forward.

Headlining the event is Jeff Houghton, four-time Emmy Award-winning television host and creator of The Mystery Hour with Jeff Houghton, which aired nationally for ten seasons on FOX, ABC, NBC, and CW affiliates. Houghton previously worked with the Late Show with David Letterman and is widely recognized for the viral comedy hit Instagram Husband, viewed more than 60 million times worldwide.

"We wanted this year's banquet to be something truly memorable — an event people get excited about attending," said Shelley Sammons, Incoming Chairman of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. "This will be a high-energy celebration of leadership, growth, and the incredible momentum happening throughout our community."

The banquet theme, "Guild of Growth," reflects the Chamber's mission of bringing together businesses, leaders, and community partners to strengthen the future of Rockport-Fulton and Aransas County.

Guests can expect an exciting atmosphere inspired by late-night television, complete with live entertainment, special presentations, and opportunities to connect with regional leaders and influencers.

"It will be a night to remember," said Jordan Pilgrim, Outgoing Chairman of the Board.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available, including exclusive VIP experiences and commercial sponsorship packages.

For more information, tickets, or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 361-729-6445 or visit www.rockport-fulton.org.

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Walter E. Perry Sr. is co-founder and publisher of The Rockport Pirate, Rockport-Fulton's fastest-growing local news and events platform. A marketing-focused MBA graduate of Texas A&M University–San Antonio and currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Walter brings a rare combination of academic rigor and street-level community credibility to independent journalism. He previously served as editor for a local newspaper and is the founder and executive director of Suit Up!, a trademarked, state-certified life skills program that served more than 1,500 individuals in 2024. Walter is a proven community builder driven by a belief that local news should be bold, honest, and built by the people it serves.

Walter Perry

Walter E. Perry Sr. is co-founder and publisher of The Rockport Pirate, Rockport-Fulton's fastest-growing local news and events platform. A marketing-focused MBA graduate of Texas A&M University–San Antonio and currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Walter brings a rare combination of academic rigor and street-level community credibility to independent journalism. He previously served as editor for a local newspaper and is the founder and executive director of Suit Up!, a trademarked, state-certified life skills program that served more than 1,500 individuals in 2024. Walter is a proven community builder driven by a belief that local news should be bold, honest, and built by the people it serves.

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